Prince Harry Will Not Quit Army
In what sounds like a paving-the-way statement, the British Ministry of Defence said today that Prince Harry will not quit the Army if he is left behind from the new deployment in Iraq.
“He will take it on the chin like an Army officer”, was the gist of the statement. Such a sentiment can only have come with Harry’s approval.
Why say it now? It’s the kind of statement made when a decision has already been taken and the ground needs to be prepared before announcing it.
On that basis, it seems as if Harry may be excused this mission. As this is an unpopular war, a member of the Royal Family should not really be serving there in any case. Harry should cut his losses and get back to entertaining girlfriend Chelsy Davy, who is back in London specifically to spend time with him.
If he is left behind or deployed elsewhere, he might look across at the girl who could have been his sister-in-law, Kate Middleton. There were no sulks from her when she was put aside from the role she clearly cherished.
Follow Kate’s excellent example, Harry, and the public will support you even more.
This is very welcome news, John. I hope very much that Prince Harry can be prevailed upon to see that he is not a regular soldier, that he was born to a higher calling and may be needed to play a far more significant role for the benefit of the Nation in the fullness of time. Prince Harry’s ’sacrifice’ will be giving up his wish to serve in a forward area along side his men and accepting with grace and understanding the importance of that decision to forbid his deployment. Noblesse oblige, after all, is a double edged sword. “They also serve who only stand and wait.”
By Gigi on April 26th, 2007 at 3:50 pm
Well said, Gigi, although I doubt Harry will have your philosophical forebearance.
By John on April 26th, 2007 at 3:53 pm
I am sure there are many other useful ways the Army can use Harry’s talents. He may be safer in Afghanistan and still be allowed frontline duty if word did not get out. Harry needs to realize that just like palace maps out his life for him the Army does the same thing. This is not a matter of being singled out it is a matter of common sense.
By Trudie on April 26th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
Agree Trude, but you can’t help but feel for him. I think his one big dream was to be a frontline soldier. He strikes me as a very sweet young man.
By Kit on April 26th, 2007 at 4:36 pm